Physical & Political Detail | Suez to Bab el-Mandeb | Relief & Coastal Contours | Premium Finishes
Command a panoramic view of the Red Seaâfrom the Suez Canal approaches and Gulf of Aqaba in the north to the Bab el-Mandeb strait in the south. This large-format wall map layers clear political boundaries over beautiful physical cartography, using relief shading and elevation colour-bands to reveal coastal ranges, plateaus, and lowlands across Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. Towns, borders, and shorelines are rendered with wall-optimised clarityâideal for education, travel planning, maritime context, and elegant display.
đșïž Whatâs Shown â In Depth
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Physical + Political Layers
International borders, key cities/towns, and primary routes over a finely shaded terrain base for instant geographic orientation. -
Relief & Elevation Tints
Hillshading and hypsometric colours make mountain fronts (e.g., Hejaz and Asir ranges) and coastal plains (Tihama) pop at a glance. -
Coastal & Island Detail
Shorelines, gulfs, peninsulas, and islandsâincluding the Gulf of Suez, Gulf of Aqaba, and notable archipelagosâare clearly depicted for coastal context. -
Hydrology & Inlets
Estuaries, wadis, and lagoons are shown to illustrate how the desert meets the sea along this unique rift-sea corridor. -
Wall-Optimised Cartography
Disciplined label hierarchy and clean symbology deliver clarity without clutter from typical wall-viewing distances.
Ports, islands, routes, and additional features appear as depicted on the map.
đ Regional Highlights (Great for Teaching & Briefings)
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Northern Gateways â Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba provide context for the canal approaches and Levantine linkages.
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Central Reaches â The Saudi and Sudanese/Eritrean littorals show contrasting relief and settlement patterns along the rift basin.
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Southern Gateway â The narrow Bab el-Mandeb situates the Red Sea within wider Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden trade geographies.
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Islands & Reefs â Coastal islands and reef-dotted shelves (where shown) highlight navigation and conservation talking points.
đ„ Perfect For
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Educators & Students â Regional geography, geopolitics, trade corridors, and environmental studies.
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Maritime & Logistics Teams â Boardroom briefings, routing context, and stakeholder presentations.
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Travel, Conservation & Heritage â Orientation for itineraries, coastal ecology, and cultural-historic discussions.
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Home & Office DĂ©cor â A sophisticated focal piece thatâs as informative as it is beautiful.
âš Available Finishes
| Format | Description |
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| đ Paper (160 gsm) | Heavyweight matte-coated paperâperfect for framing under glass. |
| đ§Œ Laminated (Encapsulated) | Fully sealed in 80-micron gloss laminateâdurable, wipe-clean, and annotation-friendly. |
| đȘ” Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails | Laminated map mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top & bottom) and a hanging cordâready to display. |
| đŒïž Canvas (395 gsm) | HP Professional Matte Canvas printed with archival pigment-based inksârich texture, fade-resistant, gallery-grade. |
| đȘ” Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails | Canvas finished with lacquered timber rails and a hanging cordâtimeless, frame-free presentation. |
đš Hang-railed maps are made to orderâplease allow up to 10 working days for professional mounting.
đ Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
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| Title | The Red Sea Wall Map |
| Map Type | Physical / Political |
| Scale | 1:2,000,000 (â 1 cm represents 20 km) |
| Dimensions | 914 mm (W) Ă 1219 mm (H) |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Materials | Paper, Laminated, Canvas, With or Without Timber Rails |
| Printing | Archival pigment-based inks, fade-resistant |
đĄ Why Youâll Love It
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Strategic waterway at a glanceâfrom canal approaches to the Indian Ocean gateway.
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Elegant relief & elevation bring coastlines and hinterlands to life for instant comprehension.
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Clear political framing for lessons, planning sessions, and presentations.
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Five premium finishes suit classrooms, offices, studios, and living spaces.
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Durability options (laminated/canvas) for high-use environments.
đ Delivery
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Paper, Laminated & Canvas (rolled): Usually ships within 1â2 business days.
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Hang-railed versions: Made to order; allow up to 10 working days.
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Packaging: Securely protected to arrive in pristine condition.
Bring the Red Seaâs geography into daily focus. Choose your finish, hang with ease, and enjoy a map thatâs both striking and deeply useful.












